Ep. 6 • Tim Speer - From The Brig to Fatherhood, Finding a Way Forward.

On this episode of the Liberty Risk Podcast, Ryan and Nick sit down with fellow former Navy SEAL Tim Speer for a no-filter conversation on resilience, training, and the wild path to the Teams.

Tim and Nick go way back to high school, where Tim’s early years as a troublemaker included run-ins with the law, couch surfing, and using athletics to keep himself on track. Nearly barred from joining the military due to legal trouble and old medical records, Tim found creative ways around the roadblocks - proving that determination and resourcefulness can open doors to even the most elite units.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Tim’s journey from high school troublemaker to Navy SEAL, and the creative workaround that got him past enlistment barriers

• Simple, effective training methods: pull-ups through doorways, lunch break runs, and staying consistent anywhere

• The benefits, risks, and personal stories of steroid use - in the military and beyond

• Navigating “illegal” activities in the military without risking your teammates or chain of command

• The check-in process for SEAL Team 1 in the ‘90s and the infamous 20 pull-up challenge

• Old man strength and how other countries supply steroids to their Special Ops units

• The origin of “Thicc Nick”

• Testosterone replacement, HGH, and the supplements that stack with them

• How to identify and manage “roid rage”

• The 3, 4, 5 plate lifting standard and why setting your own standards matters

• Nature vs. nurture: guiding your kids while keeping it real

From lifting heavy to living smart, this conversation blends gritty SEAL stories, practical training advice, and lessons in pushing past limits - on the job, in the gym, and in life.

 

Tim is a 10 year veteran of the SEAL Teams, single dad to 3 great kids, COO at Trident Table Foundation, and co-founder/COO of Red Watch, check out the links to see more:

✖️ Tim Speer Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tim.g.speer/

✖️ Trident Table Foundation - https://tridenttablefoundation.org/

✖️ Red Watch - https://www.instagram.com/red_watch/

 

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